Archipiélagos

Este es el tercer volumen de la serie titulada "Hábitats y sociedades del Pacífico", que presenta los resultados de un programa de investigación adelantado en la última década por los autores, integrantes del grupo Hábitat Pacífico del CITCE de la Universidad del Valle, y que culminó en 1999 con el estudio "Sistemas Urbano-aldeanos del Pacífico", cofinanciado por COLCIENCIAS (Código 1106-13-619-95). El primer volumen se dedicó al poblamiento, la colonización campesina y el sistema aldeano de "La bahía de Solano" (2001). Con el segundo se recorrió la trayectoria y el pasado de la ...

Written by three architectural journalists, this book offers an a-to-z look at 100 of the world’s best architects, from the Madrid-based team Abalos & Herreros to Peter Zumthor, one of the most important figures on the Swiss architectural scene. The two-page spreads combine analytical text with a selection of stunning photos showing the architects’ most famous works, while providing an overview of the varied nature of architecture today. Such luminaries as Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Maya Lin, and Richard Meier, are discusssed along with the accomplishments of Japanese architects Kenzo...

The present edition publishes part of the research papers presented during the "Seminario de Investigación Arquitectura para la Producción" organized by the university of Michoacán between 2001 and 2002 that included the participation of national and international academics. The book gathers 23 collective and individual multidisciplinary works that examine from various perspectives the history of architecture in rural areas. Works are mainly focused in the colonial territory of the ex-bishopry of Michoacán divided in 4 main topics: Space, settlements, technology and environment and...

This the third book of the series prepared to spread and promote Mexican residential architecture, a style that is more and more pure and bright. Mexican residential architecture has succeeded in integrating proportion, functionality, context and materials for the pleasure of the persons who create or live in these homes.